Algerian Footballer Sofiane Loukar Dies Of Heart Attack While Playing

JAKARTA - Algerian footballer Sofiane Loukar suffered a heart attack and later died after colliding with his own goalkeeper during a second division match in Oran on Saturday local time, local media reported as quoted by Reuters from Antara, Sunday, December 26. APS media said Loukar The 28-year-old and playing for Mouloudia Saida, was injured after hitting his own goalkeeper midway through the first half of Algeria's Ligue 2 clash against their home host ASM Oran.

He returned to play after treatment but then fell unconscious about 10 minutes later. Loukar was rushed to hospital but died of a heart attack en route, reports APS. As soon as news of his death was communicated to both teams, the match was suspended.